Fortune 500 Companies (2012) – 500 Largest Companies

An annual list put together by FORTUNE Magazine of the 500 largest companies. This list uses the most recent figures for revenue and includes both public and private companies with publicly available revenue. Over recent years, Exxon Mobil, Walmart, General Electric and Chevron have vied for the top spots. It is considered a mark of prestige to be included in the Fortune 500.